CASE STUDY An 80-year-old man presented with a failed acetabular component 29 years after the index total hip arthroplasty (THA). The patient was found to be free of infection. Radiographs…

CASE STUDY A 45-year-old man presented with bilateral hip pain (greater on the right side than the left) that had been worsening over the past 5 years. The pain was…

CASE STUDIES Case 1 A 79-year-old woman presented after a primary total hip arthroplasty (THA) for a second opinion. During the primary THA, there was a fracture of her acetabulum….

CASE STUDIES Case 1 A 54-year-old male had a failed attempt of an acetabular reconstruction with a bilobed component ( Fig.55.1 ). He was found to have a large posterior…

Chapter Preview Chapter Synopsis This chapter describes the appropriate treatment of cavitary defects. Important Points • Cavitary defects are contained defects. • The defects may be successfully treated with a…

CASE STUDY A 50-year-old man with no significant medical history underwent primary left total hip arthroplasty (THA) 9 years earlier. He returned to the medical office with a new limp…

Introduction Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) has proved extremely useful for evaluating the painful hip prosthesis. MRI with excellent soft tissue contrast offers significant advantages over computed tomography and plain radiography…

CASE STUDY A 50-year-old man underwent left total hip replacement to treat osteoarthritis. Because of his age and activity level, a large resurfacing socket was used to maximize stability and…

CASE STUDY A 42-year-old man presented with bilateral hip pain 1 year after undergoing staged, bilateral total hip arthroplasties (THAs). The patient had his right hip replaced first, with good…

CASE STUDIES Case 1 A 39-year-old man had a right total hip arthroplasty (THA) in 1996 at the age of 26 for degenerative changes of the hip caused by osteomyelitis…